Though Glock often gets credit for being the world's first polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol, the H&K VP70, which shares those attributes, actually debuted a full 13 years beforehand. A select-fire, high-capacity oddity, the H&K VP70 utilized design principles that were far ahead of its time. For more on this groundbreaking pistol, check out this "I Have this Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
Heckler & Koch has updated its popular VP9 design with the VP9A1, which includes a Universal Ergonomic Grip that even allows for length-of-pull adjustments.
Despite its 12" blade of 0.250"-thick 1095 steel, the TOPS El Chete comes in at only 29.5 ozs. with a balance and ergonomics that help it make quick work of clearing shooting lanes or building shelters.
Join American Rifleman staff on the range in this episode to learn about Mossberg’s International Gold Reserve model, the company's self-proclaimed “top-shelf” shotgun featuring an aluminum 20-ga. receiver.
Triplett & Scott Arms created a unique breechloading carbine near the end of the Civil War, and before the war's end, 5,000 guns were produced to protect Union Army supply lines in Kentucky.
There’s good reason why more firearm and ammunition manufacturers joining SAAMI, an organization founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is good news for gun owners.